Inventory Planner - Pottery Barn
Williams-Sonoma
- San Francisco, CA
- $85,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Partner with Merchants to create pre-season, item-level sales plans that align with product rankings, merchandising strategies and tops-down financial goals.
- Design inventory strategies that balance the composition of new and core, carry-over merchandise, support in-stock and turn objectives, and fit within the bounds of departmental receipt budget.
- Determine item level order quantities and flow strategies and partner with Supply Chain Coordinator/Assistant Planner to ensure timely and accurate execution of purchase orders.
- Review catalog proofs to ensure accuracy of SKU information and appropriate representation of key-items. Recommend actions for items on or at risk of backorder.
- Own monthly forecasting of department level open-to-buy and recommend near term actions to achieve sales goals and budgeted inventory EOMs.
- Determine markdown and end-of-life disposition strategies for non-go forward products.
- Operate a computer and communicate via telephone
- Transport materials and equipment and lift, move, and carry objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis
- Previous experience in retail merchandising or degree in merchandising preferred
- Minimum two years of experience in Inventory Management, preferably in e-commerce
- Proven ability to objectively interpret data and extract actionable insights that drive the business
- Proficiency in retail math and experience managing a traditional open-to-buy
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills; comfortable addressing all levels within an organization
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
- Proficiency in MS Excel
- Ability to perform work onsite in the New York office full-time pending state, local, and Company return-to-work guidance during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
- A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands
- A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
- Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
- Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
- Tax-free commuter benefits
- A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
- In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
- Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
- Resources for self-development
- Advisor (Mentor) program
- Career development workshops and learning programs
- Speaker series